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The first half of the ERTEC, Zambia pump order designed for water reticulation systems in Kitwe, Chingola, Chililabombwe and Luanshya has landed in South Africa from India and the pumps are now on their way to their new homes. The balance of the order is currently in Mumbai and is due to be delivered at the end of the year.

ITC Learning (ITC) announced today another addition to its growing iKNOW Libraries of E-Learning instruction, now numbering 117 individual Lessons. The new “Centrifugal Pump Repair” Library will include the following six Lesson topics …

High performance, large energy savings and lower running costs. These are the features which distinguish the ZN8 submersible pumps from Lowara, an ITT Industries Group company.

Cardo has exercised the warrant that was received as part of the selling price on disposal of the Rail business area in September 2002. At the same time, Cardo has decided to sell the shares received to the new principal owner of the operation.

A new bulletin that describes the features and operating specifications of the 70X Variable Speed Pumping System has been published by Bell & Gossett^®.

Namiki Precision Jewel Co. Ltd announces the launch of a very small liquid pump. The pump is a diaphragm type pump using Namiki patented non-return valves and is powered by a DC brushless motor.

The PROCESS 2005 conference programme is designed to address as many topics as possible that are important to the Process Industries professional, including both broad-scope industry topics and specific subjects.

United Technologies’ Hamilton Sundstrand announced it has agreed to acquire Haskel International Inc., a manufacturer of pneumatically driven, high-pressure pumps and valves for industrial businesses. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

The Frankenthal pumps and valves manufacturer KSB focused on automation technology at this year’s Nuremberg trade fair. A major highlight was the “PumpExpert” diagnostic system.